Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
नरकट
In German
Spindelbaum
Pfahlrohr
In French
Spindle Arbre
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Arundo donax
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Ligno colos
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Cyperales
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Giant Reed
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Giant Reed season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Tree and Giant Reed Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Giant Reed are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Giant Reed
Care of Spindle Tree and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.